Around 20,000 Ukrainian children have been kidnapped by Russian forces, often taken from their families under the guise of providing care, which has received little attention compared to other abductions.

A potential peace deal may involve Ukraine ceding some territory in the east while ensuring they re-arm during any subsequent peace period. The ease with which non-Ukrainians discuss the idea of Ukraine ceding territory is concerning, as these areas contain many Ukrainian citizens who do not wish to live under Putin's rule.

Children in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine face brutal conditions, with schooling that indoctrinates them into Putin's view of history, forcing families to hide if they oppose this indoctrination.

Zelensky deserves respect for unifying Ukraine and galvanizing support during the war, but whether he can negotiate peace remains to be seen, especially given the suffering his people have endured.

In negotiations, the temptation to push for victory can prevent peace talks, as seen in Ukraine's missed opportunities for ceasefires during moments of military strength in 2022.

America can exert significant pressure on Ukraine and Putin, but it's much easier to pressure Zelensky, complicating the peace process.

The startup mode adopted by the country has fostered extraordinary resilience among the Ukrainian people, helping to slow and even halt some Russian advances.

The easy shortcut is to punish Ukraine, but we must avoid that to prevent rewarding aggressors and punishing victims.

Both Trump and Putin seem to want peace, which could lead to an end to the war in Ukraine if they can find common ground.